The Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test takes over FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday 5 September 2026 — the final test on South African soil in the historic four-match series before the closing fixture in Baltimore. With more than 87,000 seats, this is the biggest-capacity rugby occasion of the year anywhere in Gauteng.
The Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test could well be the series decider. After the opening test at Ellis Park and the second in Cape Town, the rivalry rolls into Soweto’s calabash for a match that will pack the largest stadium in Africa with a sea of green and gold. The first standalone Bok and All Black tour of the professional era has gripped the rugby world, and this is South Africa’s last home stand.
Why the Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test is unmissable
FNB Stadium is a colossus. When 87,000 fans sing the anthems under the Highveld sky, there is simply nothing like it in world rugby. The venue’s scale means more fans get a chance at tickets than at any other test in the series — but demand is still expected to outstrip supply many times over.
History is on the line too. Series wins between these two giants are rare and cherished, and a home crowd of this size willing the Boks over the line could prove the difference in the tightest of contests.
Event details
- Event: Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test 2026
- Date: Saturday 5 September 2026
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Venue: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg
- Tickets: From about R1,650
- Booking: Via SA Rugby and Ticketmaster
Tickets and travel tips
Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test tickets start at about R1,650, and cheaper categories move fastest. Buy only through official channels, and set a reminder for release dates — the biggest test of the year will sell out despite the stadium’s enormous capacity.
Kick-off is at 17:00, but plan to arrive hours early. Park-and-ride services, the Rea Vaya bus network and e-hailing all serve FNB Stadium on major event days, and roads around Nasrec close before and after the final whistle. September evenings are mild, but bring a warm layer for after sunset.
Plan your Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test weekend
Make a proper Joburg weekend of it: tour Soweto’s Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial in the morning, join the pre-match festivities around the stadium precinct from midday, and celebrate — or commiserate — over dinner in Maboneng or Melville. Browse more events in Gauteng or find further things to do in Johannesburg to round out the trip.
Whatever the series score coming into the weekend, the Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test will be the loudest, largest rugby occasion South Africa has hosted in years. Being one of the 87,000 inside the calabash when the teams run out is a bucket-list moment for any sports fan — do not miss your chance.
The fixture also caps a golden winter of sport in Gauteng, following the series opener at Ellis Park two weeks earlier. If you missed out on tickets for the first test, this is your second — and final — chance to see the world’s two greatest rugby nations collide on home soil in 2026.
Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test FAQs
When is the Springboks vs All Blacks Third Test? Saturday 5 September 2026 at FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg, with kick-off at 17:00. Gates open in the early afternoon and fans are urged to be inside well before the anthems to soak up the build-up.
How much are tickets? Remaining seats start at about R1,650, with premium categories priced higher. The stadium’s 87,000-plus capacity makes this the most accessible test of the series, but the cheapest categories always sell out first, so book the moment sales open.
How do I get to FNB Stadium? Park-and-ride shuttles, Rea Vaya buses and e-hailing services all operate on match day, and dedicated traffic marshals manage the Nasrec precinct. Public transport is strongly recommended, as parking books out quickly for events of this size.
